Final photo: Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (top left) and teammate, safety Michael Huff (top right) pose with children and faculty at Treeview Elementary in Hayward.
Photos courtesy of Oakland Raiders
By Felicia
After a dramatic win and a delayed flight on their way home from Kansas City two of the Oakland Raiders still took the time out on their day off to spend with local kids.
Raiders Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and his on-field partner in crime, safety Michael Huff surprised nearly 200 kids at Treeview Elementary School in Hayward on Tuesday.
The purpose of the visit was a part of the Raiders Commitment to the Community. Along with the youth cable network, Nickelodeon, the Raiders and the popular kids network have paired together to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst youth.
“We just want to tell the kids to run around, get some exercise, and be out and about. I think this is a great cause,” said Huff who stayed active as a kid by playing with friends.
Students got hands-on demonstrations from Asomugha and Huff who participated in football related drills with the kids like throwing, catching passes and jumping hurdles.
“It feels kind of good to shake somebody’s hand and see a famous person,” said student Anthony Perez on meeting the popular defensive players.
Treeview principal William Derek Grasty did a great job of keeping the special surprise from his students and is appreciative of the players time with his students.
“We appreciate the players. It is very inspiring for the kids. They were hopeful, so when the two players showed up they were very excited,” said Grasty.
Asomugha talked about the importance of having a friend and teammate like Huff to work out with on a daily basis.
“Anytime you can have a friend around it makes things a lot easier, said Asomugha. All we are teaching is competition and healthy living.”
Known for his philanthropic work and commitment to youth throughout the Bay Area, Asomugha also stressed the importance of staying the course.
“You can slip and fall but you have to get back up. You have to keep going and that is what we are also trying to teach these kids.”
The Raiders hosted the junior training camp at the school in preparation for Nickelodeon’s upcoming Worldwide Day of Play (WWDP), which will take place this Saturday, September 26 from 12-3pm.
Established as a day focused entirely on active play, WWDP aligns with NFL PLAY 60, a campaign aimed at getting children active for at least 60 minutes a day.
More than 250,000 kids in more than six countries and in the United States are expected to take part in the worldwide event and the network will go dark from 12 to 3 p.m. ET. The Oakland Raiders’ kid’s website, www.raidersforkids.com, will also go dark during this time.
For more information about the event you can also go to the Raiders website at www.raiders.com.
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